The South African Association of Women Graduates

The SAAWG promotes the tertiary education of women and their self-development over their lifespan.

Youth DayJune 16 2023

When women are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.

Michelle Obama

Who we are

Non-Profit Organisation Reg. No. 007-942 NPO

The South African Association of Women Graduates (SAAWG) is an affiliate of the Graduate Women International (GWI), one of the world’s most important and prestigious non-governmental organisations devoted to the betterment of women. As a national federation or association, SAAWG participates in the GWI committees, conferences and activities.

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Our purpose

The SAAWG promotes the tertiary education of women and their self-development over their lifespan. It seeks equity for women graduates, cross cultural insights and co-operation, and societal advancement. Its great underlying purpose is world peace, brought about through education and international friendship.

Improving the status of women and girls

Furthering the development of education

Assisting women to move into decision-making positions

Protecting human rights and promoting peace

Our events

100th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE

Virtual format hosted by University of Mpumalanga
Date: 3 JUNE 2023

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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty dates back to 17 October 1987. On that day, over 100,000 people gathered at the Trocadáro in Paris, where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948, to honour the victims of extreme poverty, violence and hunger. They proclaimed that poverty is a violation of human rights and affirmed the need to come together to ensure that these rights are respected.

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INTERNATIONAL GIRLS IN ITC DAY

Cape Town. 26 April 2018 — On International Girls in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Day, GWI and SAAWG drive global attention to the need for women’s and girls’ full and equal access to ICT education and careers. The 2018 theme “Expand Horizons, Change Attitude” is a reminder that gender inequalities continue to severely hinder women’s and girls’ ability to advance as academics and professionals.

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